Nationals are for the players not the refs. Yes, you may go because you derive a benefit from working hihg level games with high level refs and players.
We, on the other hand, work all year with the goal of going to nationals and playing the best in the country. We welcome the chance to play great team, and if we get blown out, so what. We are learning the entire time. We learn more toward the end after we have adjusted to the team we are playing. We play interim scores, play to go five minutes and cut into a margin, etc...
Coach, you are absolutely correct, and the top refs take that attitude, too, of working to do higher levels, and taking full advantage of every opportunity. I know Nevada Ref has expressed similar views in other posts. I expect he is just feeling cranky from the heat. Who wouldn't!?!
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